Starry Starry Night Science Olympiad

Which constellation is known as the 'Great Dog'?

• Aquila

• Bootes

• Canis Major

• Leo

What is the main characteristic of a star in the constellation of Ursa Major?

• It is part of a binary system.

• It is a red giant.

• It is part of the Big Dipper asterism.

• It is the North Star.

What is the name of the main star in the constellation Cygnus?

• Aldebaran

• Rigel

• Deneb

• Spica

Identify the constellation shown in the picture.

• Canis Major

• Orion

• Scorpio

• Ursa Major

Identify the constellation shown in the picture.

• Canis Major

• Orion

• Scorpio

• Ursa Major

Which of the following statements best explains why we experience different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther in winter.

• The Earth's axis is tilted, causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

• The Sun's energy output changes throughout the year.

• The Moon's gravitational pull affects the Earth's climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Identify the object in the sky.

• Comet

• Meteor

• Nebula

• Satellite

What is the primary reason for the phases of the Moon?

• The Moon's rotation on its axis.

• The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon.

• The position of the Moon around the Earth and the sunlight hitting both

• The Moon's distance from the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If these three bodies are lined up with each other, what would this diagram represent?

• full moon

• new moon

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which constellation is known as the 'Great Dog'?

• Aquila

• Bootes

• Canis Major

• Leo